
Athlon XP 2700+ vs Atom D410

Athlon XP 2700+

Atom D410
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon XP 2700+ is positioned at rank 1124 and the Atom D410 is on rank 271, so the Atom D410 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 2700+
Performance Per Dollar Atom D410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 2700+ | Atom D410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thoroughbred (2001−2002) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 2700+ | Atom D410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon XP 2700+ and Atom D410

Athlon XP 2700+
The Athlon XP 2700+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2002 (23 years ago). It is based on the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.17 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 360 points. Launch price was $85.

Atom D410
The Atom D410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 345 points. Launch price was $636.
Processing Power
The Athlon XP 2700+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom D410's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.17 GHz on the Athlon XP 2700+ versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom D410 — a 26% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2700+. The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom D410 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2700+ scores 360 against the Atom D410's 345 — a 4.3% lead for the Athlon XP 2700+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2700+ | Atom D410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.17 GHz+30% | 1.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 45 nm-65% |
| Architecture | Thoroughbred (2001−2002) | Pineview (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 360+4% | 345 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom D410 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 2700+ versus DDR2-800 on the Atom D410 — the Atom D410 supports -202.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 2700+) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D410).
| Feature | Athlon XP 2700+ | Atom D410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom D410 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Athlon XP 2700+ requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2700+ | Atom D410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3150 |
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